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Employment

It’s likely that employment will change when a move occurs, especially for military spouses. The information below will provide you with employment assistance information and resources available such as SECO, MyCAA and MSEP Portals.

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The local job market wages are lower than in many areas because of the desirable quality of living in this coastal area and a large number of retired military who live here. Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Duke Field, and 7th Army are the county's largest employers. Other major employment industries are Defense contractors and the Service Industry (hotels, motels, restaurants, and fast food) which is seasonal, with low demand in the winter months and high demand beginning each March.

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

Please, call A&FRC at 850-884-5441/5442, Mon - Fri, 7:30 am- 4:30 pm.

CLOSED: Sat - Sun and Holidays.

To be eligible for benefits, you must be totally or partially unemployed; be able to work and available for full-time work; be registered for and actively seeking work. You must file a claim for benefits and report regularly to file continued claims. You must have been employed since the effective date of any prior claim. You must serve a waiting week, for which no benefits are payable, after filing your claim. For specific information concerning documents needed to file a claim, contact CareerSource, 409 NE Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-833-9106.

The unemployment rate in Florida is 3.5% as of Feb. 2019, Okaloosa County is 2.5% as of April 2019.

Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information contact CareerSource, 409 NE Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-833-9106, http://www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com/.

Provides access to all official employment statistics and opportunities.

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